A book can just be a description of a stick being snapped in half. If the reader is brought to feel the plight of the stick, well, you can imagine what that would be like.
Jesse BallDifferent times and different structures make more sense at one point in life than at another.
Jesse BallIf Americans are to read something that is difficult, they will only do so supposing they will be admired for having done it.
Jesse Ball